body drop??

[droppedexploder]

So i was looking at my sport a few days ago, and i have had a few people on here who helped my make my sport one of the lowest ive seen..
But........ I want lower, and i noticed the body mounts are about 2" thick.
My question is has anyone ever taken them out and cut them?? Is it ever possible due to clearance?
Thanks!!

 

[2TimingTom]

It would be a difficult thing to do. The mounts aren't just rubber that can be easily cut. There is a steel sleeve that goes through the center as well. I'm sure you could do it, but it would be a ton of work to get just a little.

If you want to try it, I'd suggest getting a spare mount (either junkyard or new from dealer- they are about $20 each) and see if you can cut that rubber/sleeve in half. I tried to cut through one with my sawzall while it was on the truck and didn't get too far. Doing it on a bench might make it possible.

 

[slickemhoundd]

Could always try a band saw

 

[Jstcruz]

In my opinion, The inch or so you get out of this isnt worth the effort unless you are 2 inches off the ground and want the gap closed. If you are still a few inches off the ground I wouldnt bother. How about air bags? I know thats a different animal than a nearly free mod but the difference would be in your face obviouse.

 

[droppedexploder]

My plan was to take it to work and just do one is at a time, pull out the mounts and messure them and cut about an inch out, then put them back in, while i have stands supporting the body. I think the body might rub the top of the fuel tank, but im not too sure, just wanted to see if anyone has tried it,

Alil about me i am all about being different, my plan it to do a body mount drop,
And as i have another thread i am going to attempt a 2.3 turbo swap in my sport as well, its all about time, and i just want to be the one who stands out! Wish me luck and thank you for all the help

 

[Jstcruz]

Im not saying its a bad idea, I was thinkin about doing that with my old Ranger I had but the bed posed a seriouse problem lol. Anyway, good luck with it. I know we'll be seein some pics of something!

 

[swshawaii]

Polyurethane mounts would probably be easier to cut than the OEM foam center bushings.
Still have to deal with the center sleeves, and getting everything aligned and fitted though.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/Installation_Instructions/Daystar/p21012.pdf

 

[colintrax]

Horizontal band saw will cut em.
I don't see any issues, I think theres a good inch or so of clearance with the gas tank. Although you lower the tank. What about the hood clearing the intake? I think the trans gets pretty close to

 

[droppedexploder]

Well again thats why i asked if anyone has attempted it, but hey ill be the ginnypig, worse thing is i have to put some factory bushings back in,
And i know i may seem crazy but thats my middlr name,
And i swear when i was a kid i wanted to put an LT1 in a 240sx.. someone stole my design! Lol but i know it has been done before.. anyway pics will be as soon as i actually get on a computer, i do everytging on my phone!!